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CVE-2026-4647 Binutils: out-of-bounds read in xcoff relocation processing in gnu binutils bfd library

Description

A flaw was found in the GNU Binutils BFD library, a widely used component for handling binary files such as object files and executables. The issue occurs when processing specially crafted XCOFF object files, where a relocation type value is not properly validated before being used. This can cause the program to read memory outside of intended bounds. As a result, affected tools may crash or expose unintended memory contents, leading to denial-of-service or limited information disclosure risks.

CVSS 3.1 detail

Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Exploitable with local access to the machine, without an account and if a user takes an action; an attacker can seriously compromise confidentiality, integrity or availability.

Attack vector
Local
Attack complexity
Low
Privileges required
None
Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Affected products and versions

Product Affected versions Fixed in
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Versions not published
Red Hat Hardened Images 2.46 earliest → < 2.46.1-1.hum1 2.46.1-1.hum1
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 Versions not published

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